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Have a Happy Gluten-Free Hanukkah!

December 12, 2012

Hanukkah is here! Hanukkah is a beautiful Jewish holiday that celebrates the eight days and nights of the oil burning rom the Maccabees during the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. There are many traditions that followed during these eight days, many of which we all have come to know and love. One of which is the dreidel game;a dreidel is a four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side and the game usually includes a prize of chocolate coins:) Another recognizable tradtion is the Menorah. This is a a candleholder that has 9 candles lined up in a row, each night a candle is lit from left to right to remember the miracle of the burning oil. These are traditions that families across the world enjoy every year together, but lets not forget the traditional food that comes with these eight days!

Peel and soak the potatoes for about 5 minutes in water. Drain and dry the potatoes with a towel until most of the moisture is absorbed. Grate them into fine slices and combine in a bowl with onion, egg and salt. Heat oil in a pan and place spoonfuls of the potato into the hot oil. Smash into flat cakes and turn when browned. Place on paper towel to soak up excess oil and enjoy:)